September 11, 2003

From: William M. Roach, Secretary, American Federation of Government Employees

National Council # 171, P.O. Box 70511, Charleston, SC. 29415

To: Pete Heins, Labor Relations, Defense Finance And

Accounting Service, 1931 Jeff Davis Highway, Arlington Va. 22240-5291

Subj.: Demand for Substantive Impact Bargaining.

Ref: (A) Section 7114 (a)(1) of 5 U.S.C.

In accordance with the reference (A), you are hereby notified; National Council 171 respectfully demands an opportunity for substantive impact bargaining. This request is based on Management’s proposed initiated change related to the Field Operations Proposed Annual (Non-Monetary) Recognition Program.

National Council 171 demands collective bargaining to the fullest extent required and permitted by law over any changes in working conditions, personnel policy, practices, procedures, or conditions of employment regarding this awards program.

In addition, Council 171 requests that this issue be placed on the agenda for mid-term bargaining.

Please respond by September 18, 2003.

The POC for this issue is Kelley Dull.

/s/

William M. Roach

Secretary

National Council # 171